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My Journey on Citalopram

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joanne171083
joanne171083

Well after what can only be described as a breakdown, I called the doctors and was put back onto citalopram.

I was previously on this 18 months ago for around 8 years for panic and aniexty. I had my off days but generally it really helped.

I suddenly and stupidly 18 months ago just stopped taking citalopram, very strangely had zero side effects and was absolutely fine for 6 months then the biggest and worse aniexty and panic hit me. This has by far been the worse aniexty and panic I have ever felt in my life. Felt like I was in a constant attack everyday.

I tried to manage it but have decided that I do actually now need to go back onto citalopram.

I remember how bad the first few weeks are taking this, side effect wise, so just wanted to see if anyone was also starting their journey to see if could get some support.

I took my 1st tablet this morning (so around 9 hours ago now) and so far have felt shakey, dizzy, a banging headache and a wave of hot flushes.

Anyone recently started so we can support each other or anyone got some helpful advice as really feel like I need some support right now. xx

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  • Hampton18
    Hampton18 joanne171083

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    Hi sorry to hear you are struggling, I'm in the early stages as well. I noticed changing dosages made me worse, as I was trying to get better faster which I guess is a natural thing to do. So stick with one dose. Keeping busy helps me, going for walks and talking to people especially professionals. If you can't eat, I found fruit the easiest. Hard to do anything when you're really bad. Time always brings change and healing even though it feels like we are stuck in this and can't see out.

  • lala25752
    lala25752 joanne171083

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    I did the same thing I was on citalopram first time round for 3 years and it helped a lot to the point where I thought I dont need it anymore and stopped. was fine for 7 months and then boom the worst anxiety hit me out of nowhere and it actually came with a bit of depression too this time round. I am so stupid for coming off. I will never be coming of it again just going to keep on taking it it clearly helps. however second time round I been on it now for 6 months and it has been a journey. it was much harder the second time round with all the horrible side effects. but its helping now just took way longer to kick in. so just give it more time and it will help. I had horrible side effects increased anxiety and depression even but slowly coming out of it all. the corona situation obviously did not help.

    just keep going you will get there.

    • joanne171083
      joanne171083 lala25752

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      thank you. needed a positive. day 5 and had a massive panic attack last night and also felt like my whole body was burning up which made me panic more. I normally dont have panic attacks just a contact state of heightened aniexty. Was awful, is this a common side effect as dont think I can go through that again. Just hoping I feel better soon as I promised myself I would try 4 weeks minimum😒

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